After a prolonged period of anticipation, Valve has officially announced the pricing for its highly awaited Steam Machine. The entry-level model, featuring a 512GB storage capacity, is priced at ,049, although it notably does not include a controller. This figure exceeds the expectations of many prospective buyers, particularly in light of the recent price hike for the Steam Deck. The market’s response remains to be seen, but interested customers can now register their interest.
Available Options and Pricing
Valve is offering four distinct configurations for the Steam Machine, which include both 512GB and 2TB versions, available with or without a Steam controller. The pricing details are as follows:
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While these prices may seem steep for a gaming console, they align with the recent trends in the market. Just last month, Valve raised the price of the Steam Deck by 40%, increasing its cost from 9 to 9. It appears that the Steam Machine is similarly affected by rising component costs.
In a conversation with Eurogamer, Valve engineer Yazan Aldehayyat acknowledged that the final pricing is “significantly more” than what was originally anticipated. He noted, “It’s hard because I don’t think we ever really had an official price or anything like that – I think we had some ideas – but it’s really difficult to quantify it.”
Specifications of the 512GB Model
For those contemplating a purchase, here are the specifications for the 512GB model:
- CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T
- GPU: Semi-custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs
- 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
- 512GB NVMe SSD, microSD card slot
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit ethernet
- Integrated Steam Controller wireless adapter
- Small form factor, approximately 6-inch cube
- SteamOS 3
For those eager to secure their Steam Machine, registration for the interest list is open until June 25th at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST. According to the listing page, “On that date, the list will be closed and randomized, and you will receive an email with your results shortly after.”
